DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 2,147 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 2,982,530 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, NE | $34,320 | +21.7% | 64 | 1 |
| Obetz, OH | $33,280 | +18% | 46 | 1 |
| Fullerton, CA | $31,200 | +10.6% | 15 | 1 |
| Clackamas, OR | $30,160 | +6.9% | 200 | 2 |
| Orlando, FL | $30,160 | +6.9% | 11 | 2 |
| Lincoln, NE | $29,120 | +3.2% | 63 | 1 |
| Corona, CA | $27,040 | -4.1% | 33 | 1 |
| BENSENVILLE, IL | $27,040 | -4.1% | 23 | 1 |
| Riverside, CA | $26,000 | -7.8% | 19 | 2 |
| Chehalis, WA | $25,688 | -8.9% | 35 | 1 |
| Delaware, OH | $22,880 | -18.9% | 17 | 1 |
| Shelbyville, IN | $22,880 | -18.9% | 18 | 1 |
| St. Sioux City, IA | $21,403 | -24.1% | 23 | 1 |
| Covington, GA | $18,720 | -33.6% | 21 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $34,819 | -22.7% | 7 |
| Ohio | $33,280 | -14.6% | 66 |
| Wisconsin | $31,200 | -26.2% | 7 |
| Nebraska | $30,441 | -25.1% | 136 |
| Oregon | $30,160 | -30% | 200 |
| Florida | $30,160 | -18.4% | 18 |
| Utah | $30,000 | -24.2% | 1 |
| Alabama | $29,120 | -18.6% | 2 |
| Michigan | $28,423 | -26.8% | 6 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | -32.1% | 25 |
| California | $27,040 | -36.6% | 79 |
| Washington | $25,688 | -44% | 35 |
| Pennsylvania | $24,794 | -39.8% | 2 |
| Idaho | $24,274 | -36.6% | 1 |
| Virginia | $22,880 | -41.7% | 3 |
| New York | $22,880 | -47.6% | 3 |
| Indiana | $22,880 | -42.5% | 18 |
| Iowa | $21,403 | -50.7% | 24 |
| Georgia | $18,720 | -49.5% | 30 |
| Arizona | $17,805 | -54.5% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MERIT LOGISTICS | None | $30,160 |
| Lasership Inc. | None | $34,320 |
| NX Automotive Logistics USA, Inc. | Not specified | N/A |
| Merit Integrated Logistics | None | $22,880 |
| Lanier Cold Storage, LLC | None | $20,966 |
| Premier, Inc. | High School | $21,403 |
| UNIVERSAL PURE COLD STORAGE, LLC | None | $29,120 |
| Dietz and Watson, Inc. | None | $27,040 |
| Americold Logistics LLC | None | $24,960 |
| Developlus | None | $27,040 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is Transportation and Warehousing at $31,017. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas at $24,721.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 2,147 DOL filings, the median salary for a Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand is $28,205, ranging from $23,234 to $30,181.
The 90th percentile salary is $53,180 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Dayton, NE offers the highest median at $34,320.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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